On this day in music history: September 13, 1972 - Close To The Edge the fifth album by Yes is released. Produced by Eddy Offord and Yes, it is recorded a Advision Studios in London from Early - Mid 1972. After the huge commercial breakthrough success of their then current album Fragile and the tour that follows, Yes will not stop to rest on their laurels, and immediately begin work on what will be their most ambitious work to date. Composed of two extended side long suites titled Close To The Edge and And You And I (consisting of four movements per side that are linked together) clocking in at eighteen and nineteen minutes each. The first half written by lead singer Jon Anderson and guitarist Steve Howe, will be inspired by German author Herman Hesses novel Siddartha, which at the time is being read by Anderson, who is fascinated by the main characters quest for spiritual enlightenment. The theme of spirituality will also extend to the albums second half And You And I, with further musical contributions from the other band members. The cover artwork designed by artist Roger Dean will be the first to feature the now famous Yes bubble logo that will become synonymous with the band. The album will be released to a rapturous reception by fans and critics alike, and is widely regarded to be one of the best progressive rock albums of all time, also becoming Yes commercially successful release. Close To The Edge will peak at number three on the Billboard Top 200, and is certified Platinum in the US by the RIAA.
Posted on: Sat, 13 Sep 2014 22:01:11 +0000
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